Business Manager

Colas Ltd; Grantham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Hybrid working scheme

Excellent pension contributions (up to

Life Assurance x4 salary

25 days annual leave + holidays

Professional qualification funding

Employee discounts

Job summary

Colas Ltd is seeking an experienced ITS Business Manager to lead and grow the Integrated Transportation Systems business across the UK. You will report to the Director of Local Roads, shaping strategy, driving commercial performance, and delivering ITS projects and maintenance contracts.

The role combines strategic planning with operational delivery, financial accountability and people leadership, with opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification and a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Outstanding stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Professional membership, project management qualifications or relevant engineering experience would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of the ITS business plan, translating objectives into measurable outcomes.
• Own the business unit's profit and loss, managing revenue, margins, cashflow and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Project management

Job description

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

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Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven ITS Business Manager to lead and grow our Integrated Transportation Systems (ITS) business across the UK. Reporting to the Director of Local Roads, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the business strategy, driving commercial performance, leading bid and mobilisation activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of ITS projects and maintenance contracts. This is a high-profile leadership role that combines strategic planning, operational excellence, financial accountability and people leadership, helping to shape the future growth and success of our ITS business.

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• A salary between £80,000 and £100,000 (dependent on experience) PLUS Company Car / Car Allowance
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Family-Friendly Benefits, including Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal / professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Main Responsibilities

As ITS Business Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of the business plan, translating strategic objectives into measurable commercial and operational outcomes. You will take ownership of the business unit's profit and loss performance, managing revenue, margins, cashflow and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company governance and commercial processes.

You will oversee the successful delivery of ITS projects and maintenance services, ensuring all safety, quality, environmental, contractual and programme requirements are met. Working closely with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will build strong relationships, identify new business opportunities and lead bid development and mobilisation activities to support future growth.

The role will also involve managing supply chain performance, driving procurement excellence and encouraging innovation through the adoption of new technologies, systems and processes. In addition, you will lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performing culture that reflects company values and supports continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a resilient and adaptable leader who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels. You will be commercially astute, highly motivated and committed to continuous improvement, with a passion for developing people, driving innovation and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients and the business. Professional membership, project management qualifications or relevant engineering experience would be beneficial but are not essential for candidates who can demonstrate equivalent expertise and leadership capability. You will possess outstanding stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships both internally and externally. Experience in sectors such as transportation, infrastructure, telecommunications, utilities or systems integration would be highly advantageous, particularly where exposure to Intelligent Transportation Systems has been gained.

Values and Culture

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.